A classic design, handcrafted in Italy by the best artisans with decades of experience and a keen attention to details. Manufactured with high quality calfskin leather with croco print, it features round handles, silver hardware and a detachable shoulder strap. The toggle close opens to reveal a real suede interior for all your essentials. Caty will flatter any stylish outfits! This is a bag you’ll have and treasure for life because it’s never going to get out of style.

I have been reading about Teddy Blake bags for months now. While vacationing in Paris I visited the Buti store and saw firsthand how nice these bags were so when I found out that Teddy Blake was affiliated with Buti I had to try one.
Here is my honest review of of Caty 14 in black crocodile leather. For reference I do own a vintage Birkin from the late 1990s (in evergrain leather) as well as bags from many top high end designers like Celine, LV, Chanel, Valentino, Gucci, etc:
-Sizewise the Caty 14 is the same size as a Birkin 35.
-The croco embossed leather is lovely and nice quality for sure. Would anyone mistake this for genuine crocodile? I doubt it. But it's a nice thick embossed leather, not that far off from my crocodile embossed Celine Phantom bag. It's less shiny IRL which I was glad about.
- Quality wise I would easily equate this to Michael Kors, Tory Burch, or Marc Jacobs. My bag arrived with a very slight odor but it dissipated really quickly- I didn't notice it after one day of use and I am super sensitive to odors. It was packaged nicely and in perfect new condition.
-The shoulder strap is a point of distinction from the Birkin, which does not include a strap. I don't love the look of the shoulder strap on this bag-- I think it looks awkward-- but that's just me. I have seen images online of gals carrying their Caty with the shoulder strap and they look fab. The shoulder strap attachments are very obvious though (behind the handles) and a significant point of distinction from the Birkin.
-I've been wearing this bag all winter (on and off) in rain, sleet, and snow which is something I cannot do with my Birkin. The leather has held up to getting wet and seems to just get better and slouchier with use. This is definitely nice quality leather and it can hold its own in rain or snow. No need to pamper this bag which I love!

Overall I am really pleased with this bag, esp given the price I paid for it. It's definitely on par with similarly priced brands like Michael Kors and Coach. It does not compare to my Hermes bag but I would not have expected it to. This is a lovely, stylish bag that looks great when worn professionally or casually. High recommend! I will buy more TB bags for sure, as I don't really care about the designer stamp on the bag I am carrying these days.

Rosario • 06/02/2016

Amazing Bag!

Not really my type to do online shopping for bags but I saw this beautiful croco bag on IG and I just had to have it! Really had the wow effect for me. It’s beautiful!

Helena • 05/15/2016

Great price for a high-end bag!

It’s a beautiful high quality handbag, if you like the design don’t hesitate to take it because it’s really well made. It’s not very different from my collection of designer bags and the price it’s so much better!